Hive

For the best in modern furniture, lighting, and accessories, no one does it much better than Hive. Since 2002 the retailer has been a de-facto internet source for modern classics by Alessi, Artemide, Artifort, Cassina, Flos, Kartell, Knoll & Vitra, to name a few. With several hundred items in stock, even browsing the site one can get visually inspired and stimulated. Here one can find modern classics such as the Barcelona Chair, to lesser-known originals as Verner Panton's Living Tower.

Originally designed by George Nelson in 1965, "omar" is now made by Vitra in Poland and, unlike most products nowadays, its battery is included. If you need to keep track of the time, it should be fun, entertaining and/or clever....Originally designed by George Nelson in 1965, "omar" is now made by Vitra in Poland and, unlike most products nowadays, its battery is included. If you need to keep track of the time, it should be fun, entertaining and/or clever. I think "omar" is all three and a bag of chips.

A bulb is cleverly concealed within each of these five glass blown vases, creating a unique light display . . . and a glorious optical illusion of a tablescape precariously suspended from the ceiling. Art, light and entertainme...A bulb is cleverly concealed within each of these five glass blown vases, creating a unique light display . . . and a glorious optical illusion of a tablescape precariously suspended from the ceiling. Art, light and entertainment.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the BaObab desk is not actually made from the wood of the eponymous tree but its design is inspired both by the shape of its seed and the symbolism of the tree as a place for meeting and communication....Designed by Philippe Starck, the BaObab desk is not actually made from the wood of the eponymous tree but its design is inspired both by the shape of its seed and the symbolism of the tree as a place for meeting and communication. The organic curves and flowing shape are inviting, providing a serene work setting. Available in red, aqua, lime green, light grey and yellow.

My live overfloweth with craft and computer supplies . . . the space efficiency of this cart truly puts me to shame. And I am still trying to absorb the fact that it was originally designed in 1968. Yes, I took art history but ...My live overfloweth with craft and computer supplies . . . the space efficiency of this cart truly puts me to shame. And I am still trying to absorb the fact that it was originally designed in 1968. Yes, I took art history but my whole concept of what is "modern" has been entirely turned on its head. Guess I have yet to truly make that leap . . .

I have spent an inordinate amount of my recent free time shopping for light fixtures. This has not been a positive experience - at all. Everything looks the same - ugly and cheap regardless of the price. So, back to basics - I am...I have spent an inordinate amount of my recent free time shopping for light fixtures. This has not been a positive experience - at all. Everything looks the same - ugly and cheap regardless of the price. So, back to basics - I am totally in love with the Glo-Ball by Flos, granted it is super simple and somewhat expensive, but I've gotta tell you - lighting fixture-wise this is as good as it gets.
Glo Ball Pendant - $520 at Hive Modern

Inspired by the cultures of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe, Alexander Girard originally created this set of dolls for himself. Faithfully reproduced by Vitra using Girard's drawings, these dolls are now available to give ...Inspired by the cultures of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe, Alexander Girard originally created this set of dolls for himself. Faithfully reproduced by Vitra using Girard's drawings, these dolls are now available to give and collect. They remind me of my favorite ride at DisneyLand: "It's A Small World" . . . and the hope for harmony that the Olympic Games has tried to ignite within our world. Sappy? Maybe. But, that's me, hoping for world peace and an awesome finish to the XXIX Olympiad . . .

If you have always wanted one of these gorgeously curved chairs but were uninspired by the color options available, you may want to reconsider. Vitra has made a limited number of the panton in pale blue and pale pink, perfect fo...If you have always wanted one of these gorgeously curved chairs but were uninspired by the color options available, you may want to reconsider. Vitra has made a limited number of the panton in pale blue and pale pink, perfect for a baby's room or for your own pastel-hued office. I am dying for one in pink myself.